A New Zealander living in Scotland who loves cargo bikes
After my post about Victoria scratching my face last week I was worried people might think we have a psychotic cat and although she’s prone to occasional acts of violence, … Continue reading Cat pics, Delta variant, and fast fashion
I visited the Bon Accord Baths today: a previously council-run indoor swimming pool in central Aberdeen, constructed in the 1930s in Art Deco style. The council closed the pool in … Continue reading Bon Accord Baths
I woke up at 2-something last night to go to the toilet, I looked out the window and it was still light! There’s just no dark at the moment which … Continue reading The tropics of Scotland
I finally made a loaf of sourdough bread that looks and tastes like sourdough bread. Most of my efforts recently have failed and ended up more like bricks than loaves … Continue reading Sourdough bread, Discord, and the electric car
It was a very warm bank holiday in the UK today and since both the kids and I had the day off we went for a picnic and a walk. … Continue reading Picnic at Craigievar Castle
Elizabeth had her highland dance exam today. It all went well as far as we know but she won’t get any feedback for a little while as it was recorded … Continue reading Highland dance exam
Our first weekend of car ownership has been rather nice. We can be a bit more spontaneous. With the car club you need to plan in advance and book it. … Continue reading Aboyne stone circle and Crathes Castle
We have taken a plunge into the dark side and after nearly 7 years of living car-free we are now the owners of an electric Renault Zoe. Yes, I’m almost … Continue reading Zoe
As my readers of my blog will know I’m a big fan of vintage clothes. I’ve been visiting charity shops for decades; long before it became fashionable. Old and second-hand … Continue reading Vintage clothing
Elizabeth shared this YouTube video about a lethal self-defence move with us. Please watch before reading the rest of this post. You’ve just been Rickrolled! Elizabeth likes to Rickroll us. … Continue reading A self-defence move and a cure for insomnia
I discovered recently that the baker who used to make the sourdough for Foodstory Café – Pete Leonard – left to open his own bakery – Bandit Bakery. A few … Continue reading Bandit Bakery
I had my first covid vaccine today after receiving my blue appointment letter last Monday. They’re working very methodically through the population going from oldest to youngest. When your turn … Continue reading I got my first covid vaccination jab
As a vegan I have found it difficult owning a cat and buying cat food. Cats are obligate carnivores which means, unlike humans, they must eat animals to survive. If … Continue reading Insect-based food for cats
We’re back in Aberdeen and fast wifi again – yay! We loved our weekend away in Aviemore; our first trip away since Christmas last year when the whole of Scotland … Continue reading The Highland road trip past Corgaff Castle
About 5 miles south of Aviemore is Feshiebridge, an 18th-century stone bridge spanning the River Feshie. There are a couple of short walks from a carpark near the bridge and … Continue reading Bridge over the River Feshie, Feshiebridge
We visited the green loch in Aviemore today. The last time we came here was September 2020 and we swam in it. Despite the sunny warm day the loch was … Continue reading Aviemore, the Green Loch and Ryvoan bothy
It’s Victoria’s 1st birthday today. At least we think it is. She was born on or around the 26th April 2020. Here’s a little video of her having her fur … Continue reading Happy birthday to Victoria, open again, and a successful competition
About 50 minutes south of Aberdeen is an outstanding walk along the River North Esk. It starts at the Gannochy Bridge, an 18th-century vaulted arch bridge about a mile north … Continue reading Through the blue door … River North Esk, Angus
It has been 6.5 years since we moved to Aberdeen and in all that time I’ve only visited Hazlehead Park once. This is because it’s very difficult to get to … Continue reading This is why we don’t go to Hazlehead Park
Today is the first day we’ve been allowed to leave Aberdeen after almost 4 months of lockdown. It was Boxing Day 2020 when all of Scotland was put into lockdown. … Continue reading The Balmoral pyramid
